Partnering to Support Women's Health
Give Your Patients the Depth of Support You Wish You Had Time to Provide
Fifteen-minute appointments rarely allow for comprehensive hormone education, cycle literacy, or detailed lifestyle implementation.
Hormone Coaching through Essentially Her fills that gap — offering structured, evidence-informed coaching that reinforces your treatment plan and empowers patients to take ownership of their health.
About Essentially Her
Shawna Bowers spent 14 years as a clinical laboratory scientist, working closely with physicians and patients to analyze hormone panels, interpret lab results, and understand the biochemistry behind menstrual cycles, fertility, and hormone imbalances. Today, as a certified hormone coach, she uses that deep clinical knowledge — combined with her personal experience navigating PCOS and Hashimoto's— to empower women to understand their bodies, support their hormones naturally, and implement actionable, evidence-informed lifestyle strategies between medical visits.
Essentially Her programs are structured, clinically informed, and designed to complement, not replace, medical care. Patients remain under your guidance while gaining the education and accountability they need to achieve lasting results.
How Essentially Her Supports Patients
Essentially Her provides structured, complementary support for women experiencing hormone-related challenges. Services include:
1:1 Hormone Education & Cycle Literacy
Helping patients understand their menstrual cycles, hormone fluctuations, and how their symptoms relate to hormonal health.
Perimenopause & Midlife Support
Guidance on lifestyle, nutrition, and self-care strategies to manage perimenopause symptoms and support hormone balance.
Birth Control Transition Support
Structured programs for safely transitioning off hormonal contraception, including education and symptom management.
Nutrition, Supplement, & Lifestyle Guidance
Evidence-informed strategies to support hormonal health naturally.
Accountability & Ongoing Support
Coaching between appointments to reinforce education and lifestyle changes while maintaining your care plan.
How Referrals Work
Essentially Her is designed to complement your clinical care by providing education, guidance, and accountability — not to provide medical diagnosis or treatment.
Provide the Referral Packet
Share a concise PDF with the patient, detailing Essentially Her programs and contact information.
Patient Schedules a Consultation
Each patient begins with a complimentary consultation to clarify goals and determine the best program fit.
Program Selection & Education
Based on the consultation, the patient is guided toward the program that most appropriately meets her needs.
Patient Pays Directly
Coaching services are independent, cash-pay, and not billed through insurance.
Optional Communication
With the patient’s consent, brief progress updates may be shared with the referring provider to maintain continuity of care.
